Catering Assistant

2gether Support Solutions; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Viv Staff app

Staff discounts & wellbeing platform

Blue light card

Discounted travel & holidays

Subsidised bus pass

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions is recruiting a Catering Assistant at Kent and Canterbury Hospital to support staff, patients and visitors with food service in the hospital canteen and kitchens.

You will help maintain the highest hygiene standards, handle cash and card payments confidently and work as part of a busy team on a rolling 5-out-of-7 rota. Full training will be provided, and you’ll join a friendly, values‑driven team dedicated to delivering great service.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to great customer service.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and drinks with a smile, ensuring every customer feels welcome
• Maintaining food preparation and serving areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Supporting the kitchen team with basic food preparation and equipment care
• Handling cash and card payments confidently and accurately
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures to the highest standards

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Clear communication

English literacy

Job description

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more. Are you passionate about great food and friendly service? Join our team as a Catering Assistant and play a vital role in keeping staff, patients, and visitors fuelled and cared for every day. We are seeking a Catering Assistant based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital on a permanent full time basis working 5 days out of 7 on a rolling rota. You’ll be at the heart of our hospital catering team, working in our busy canteen and kitchens to deliver excellent customer service, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and help create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

What you'll be doing:

• Serving food and drinks with a smile, ensuring every customer feels welcome
• Keeping food preparation and serving areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Supporting the kitchen team with basic food preparation and equipment care
• Handling cash and card payments confidently and accurately
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures to the highest standards

What we’re looking for:

• A positive attitude and a commitment to great customer service
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or customer service is helpful, but not essential - full training will be provided
• A team player who takes pride in their work and enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication is key - you’ll be confident engaging with customers, colleagues, and hospital staff
• A proficient level of reading, verbal, and written English is required for this role to ensure effective communication and job performance.

Why work with us?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
• Company Pension
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Blink- Staff communications app Viv
• up- Staff discounts & wellbeing platform Discounted food in canteen
• Access to the blue light card
• We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:
  • Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
  • Subsidised bus pass
  • Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
  • Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

Bringing a valid form of photo identification is required for your interview. Unfortunately, we will be unable to proceed if you do not provide an acceptable form of ID

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.